Shane Long jumps in to deny Fulham great escape

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Revenge would have been incidental. The goals did not have to be quite so
lovely. Any scrappy victory would have done, but instead Fulham let a
two-goal lead and three points slip from their grasp. Relegation looms
larger than ever for Felix Magath’s side.

Fulham had been deeply embarrassed by the 6-0 defeat away to Hull City just
after Christmas but there was no gulf in class this time. Indeed, two goals
in quick succession at the start of the second half appeared to have set the
London club on the path to safety. They could have scored more, but

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Long struck in the 87th minute to deny Fulham a vital victory

April 26 2014 Mike Hewitt/Getty Images

Long struck in the 87th minute to deny Fulham a vital victory

April 26 2014 Mike Hewitt/Getty Images

The Irishman's headed equaliser was also valuable for Hull City

April 26 2014 Mike Hewitt/Getty Images

Jelavic had given Hull hope when he headed home to reduce Fulham's lead